secrecy — the practice of keeping things secret or the state of being kept secret
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of keeping things secret or the state of being kept secret
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːkrəsi/
Korean meaning: 비밀을 지키는 행위나 상태, 비밀성, 은밀성
Korean pronunciation: **시**크러시
Example Sentences
- The pizza recipe's secrecy was so intense that even the chef's mother had to sign an NDA.
- Corporate secrecy prevented employees from knowing their company was actually three cats in suits.
- The committee demanded transparency instead of secrecy in the decision-making process.
secrecy
NOUN//ˈsiːkrəsi//
the practice of keeping things secret or the state of being kept secret
The spies maintain strict secrecy as they exchange the sealed envelope.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'secretus'(분리된, 숨겨진)에서 유래하여, 14세기경 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래는 '따로 떨어뜨려 놓다'는 의미에서 '비밀로 하다'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The pizza recipe's secrecy was so intense that even the chef's mother had to sign an NDA.”
“Corporate secrecy prevented employees from knowing their company was actually three cats in suits.”
“The committee demanded transparency instead of secrecy in the decision-making process.”
“Medical records require strict secrecy to protect patient privacy.”
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